Florida Weather

by Winsberg, Morton D.; O'Brien, James; Zierden, David; Griffin, Melissa

• ISBN13: 9780813026848
• ISBN10: 0813026849
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Florida

Summary

Weather is a collection of dynamic natural processes and we can explain its characteristics better today than even a decade ago. In this second edition of his popular account of Florida weather, Morton Winsberg provides the latest information on the state's atmospheric phenomena. His expanded coverage includes the El Nino Southern Oscillation; weather extremes and long-term climate change; the rise of urban heat islands; global climatic change and its possible impact on Florida; and an analysis of Hurricane Andrew, the most destructive weather event in the history of the United States.

Author Biography

Morton Winsberg is professor emeritus of geography at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Author's Note	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Weather Stations	p. 3
The Second Edition	p. 4
The Controls of Weather and Climate and Their Application to Florida	p. 7
The Controls of Weather and Climate	p. 7
Latitude
Land and Water Distribution
Ocean Currents
Pressure Systems, Prevailing Winds, Land-Sea Breezes, and Storms
ENSO's Effects on Florida	p. 18
El Nino
La Nina
Precipitation	p. 21
Climates Similar to Florida's	p. 27
Florida's Seasons	p. 29
Airborne Allergens, Ozone, and Other Air Pollutants	p. 30
The Urban Heat Island	p. 34
Global Warming	p. 37
The Greenhouse Effect
Climate Change
Winter	p. 46
Temperature	p. 47
Predicting Temperature from Averages	p. 51
Precipitation	p. 52
North Florida Weather	p. 54
Fog	p. 58
Frosts, Freezes, and Snow	p. 60
Spring	p. 72
Temperature	p. 72
Precipitation	p. 75
Precipitation Variation
Superstorm of 1993
Drought
Floods
Tornadoes and Waterspouts	p. 90
Preparing for Tornadoes	p. 96
Develop a Home Tornado Plan
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Stay Tuned for Storm Warnings
When a Tornado Warning Is Issued
After the Tornado Passes
Summer	p. 98
Temperature	p. 98
Humidity	p. 103
Land and Sea Breezes	p. 105
Cooling and Heating Degree-Days	p. 107
Precipitation	p. 108
Thunderstorms
Lightning
Before Lightning Strikes
When a Storm Approaches
If Caught Outside
Torrential Rain
Fall	p. 125
Temperature	p. 125
Precipitation	p. 127
Hurricanes	p. 131
Florida Hurricanes	p. 136
Labor Day Hurricane
Hurricane Andrew
Preparing for Hurricanes	p. 153
Know What Hurricane Watch and Warning Mean
Prepare a Personal Evacuation Plan
What to Take Along When Evacuating
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Prepare for High Winds
What to Do When a Hurricane Watch Is Issued
What to Do When a Hurricane Warning Is Issued
What to Do After a Hurricane Passes
Tables	p. 157
References	p. 209
Index	p. 215
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